I loved this visual that Presence Learning created and I wanted to share. Special Thanks to Presence Learning for allowing me to share this visual. Also stay tuned to their upcoming blog posts and webinars, I was able to attend their last free webinar that discussed "Managing Workloads in a Caseload-Driven World".

We communicate in different ways everyday and as a Speech Language Pathologist you are helping others in the area of communication.

2. Your Head will Spin Some Days

As a Speech Language Pathologist, your head will spin some days because there are some cases more challenging than others. It allows us to become even more innovative than we already are and to think outside of the box.

3. Making a Difference and Changing the World (Literally)As a Speech Language Pathologist, You are really making a difference and touching so many lives with the invaluable resources and wealth of knowledge that you provide to so many.

4. A Setting for Everyone

As a Speech Language Pathologist, there are many different settings that you can choose to work in, the possibilities are endless. As I always say, "There is a little something for everyone."

5. Welcome to Nerd or Geekland

Oh yes, you may never have thought you would hear these words, but all of the SLPs that I know are nerds, including myself. No, it is not a bad thing at all, it just means you do not stop learning and you are really interested in everything there is to know about the field. Lets face it, Speech Language Pathology is a really broad field and in order to stay current you do kind of become a SLP Geek :)

6. Storytime...Everyday

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will have life changing stories and funny ones for years to come. Go ahead and get your journal ready.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor (2010) , the median annual wages of speech-language pathologists were $62,930 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $50,330 and $79,620. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $41,240, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $99,220. Median annual wages in the industries employing the largest numbers of speech-language pathologists were:

Nursing care facilities$79,120Home health care services77,030General medical and surgical hospitals68,430Offices of other health practitioners67,910Elementary and secondary schools58,140For more information about salary based on a specific state visit http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291127.htmCitation for the Information Above: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Speech-Language Pathologists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos099.htm (visited October 07, 2010).Question for me? email me at futureslps.com@gmail.com

Answer:Do not be afraid to dive in and try different ideas and activities, think outside of the box, be creative! Some cases can feel like a puzzle with missing pieces but, do not get discouraged because that is what makes this field challenging and it keeps you on your toes. Watching an individual learn a new skill, develop and show growth in his/her skills, building long lasting relationships with other professionals, families, and clients makes coming to work each day more than worth it!

Answer:Bachelors and Masters degree, Completion of the National Examination on Speech Language Pathology from the Praxis Series Educational Testing Service (ETS) with a passing score and a 36 week fellowship to get your Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in speech language pathology.Question for me? email me at futureslps.com@gmail.com